Klingenstein-Simons Fellowship Awards in Neuroscience Grant

Klingenstein-Simons Fellowship Awards in Neuroscience Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Esther A And Joseph Klingenstein Fund Inc
Amount: Up to US $450,000
Last Updated: December 22, 2025

Summary

The Klingenstein-Simons Fellowship Awards in Neuroscience support early-career investigators conducting basic or clinical research focused on neurological and psychiatric disorders. Awardees receive $150,000 annually for three years, aimed at fostering innovative research that contributes to understanding and treating these disorders. The fellowship encourages applications from underrepresented groups and prioritizes candidates with promising scientific careers who may not have received substantial prior funding, promoting collaboration and mentorship in the neuroscience community.

Overview

Klingenstein-Simons Fellowship Awards in Neuroscience The Klingenstein Fellowship Awards in Neuroscience supports innovative research by early career investigators. The research should have relevance for understanding the mechanisms underlying neurological and behavioral disorders, that may lead to improvements in the diagnosis and treatment of these disorders. We recognize, however, that some of the most important contributions toward disease cures can come from basic research, without an immediate understanding of their relationship to disease, so we also support basic research. Our hope is that our funding will seed new directions in the fellows’ research programs by providing an unencumbered addition to their regular sources of research support. Through our yearly meetings we hope to foster collaboration and mentorship between current and former fellows at different stages in their careers. We give priority to candidates who may not have received substantial funding from other private awards yet have highly promising scientific careers. We encourage neuroscientists from underrepresented and minoritized groups to apply. The Klingenstein Fellowship Awards in Neuroscience gives recognition to outstanding scientists who have made valuable contributions in their early research efforts, and who show the greatest promise for a successful research career. Overview The Klingenstein Fellowship Awards in Neuroscience supports early-career investigators engaged in basic or clinical research that may lead to a better understanding of neurological and psychiatric disorders. Several areas within neuroscience are of particular interest: Cellular and molecular neuroscience. Studies of the mechanisms of neuronal excitability and development, and of the genetic basis of behavior. Neural systems. Studies of the integrative function of the nervous system. Translational research. Studies to improve our understanding of the causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of neurological and psychiatric disorders. Finances Awardees will receive $150,000 per year for three-years ($450,000 total) beginning July 1. It may be used for salary support, research assistants, equipment, or for any other purpose that promotes the scientific activities of the Klingenstein Neuroscience Fellow. The award is for the exclusive use of the Fellow and may not be used for institutional or departmental support. Payments will be made to the investigator’s institution with the understanding that the total amount of the award will be made available to the Klingenstein Neuroscience Fellow, and will be transferred (together with any purchased equipment) should the Fellow change institutions. Payments are contingent on the receipt of progress reports and determination by the Fund that the Fellow has made satisfactory progress on the project.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To qualify for an award, investigators must hold a Ph.D. and/or an M.D., and have completed all research training, including post-doctoral training. Candidates must also meet these four qualifications:The candidate must have a tenure track appointment or equivalent. A letter indicating the date of appointment and the commitment of institutional resources to establish the investigator and the prospects for long-term support by the institution must be provided by an institutional official (e.g., an offer letter from the dean or department chair).The candidate must be an independent investigator at a university, medical center, or research institute with a maximum of four years between the completion of last postdoc and the application deadline.Applicants must have a primary tenure track position at an institution in the United States.Applicants must inform the Esther A. & Joseph Klingenstein Fund of other sources of funding.Although there’s no strict prohibition against holding more than one fellowship at one time, the Fund may take other funding into account when deciding whether to grant an Award.

Ineligibility

Award may not be used for institutional or departmental support. No provision is made for institutional overhead.